April is the founder of Alaska Food Tours, LLC. We are a group of passionate foodies who have come together to showcase the unique culinary experiences that Alaska has to offer. Our goal is to introduce locals and tourists alike to the diverse and delicious food scene that can be found throughout Anchorage, Alaska's most picturesque city. Our tours feature an array of dishes that highlight the freshest and most delectable ingredients, from succulent seafood like wild salmon, halibut, and king crab to locally sourced meat and game; we showcase the best of Anchorage’s culinary offerings.

Artrice Scott

I am Artrice Scott, a Culinary Management Non-Commissioned Officer and Culinary Instructor for the United States Army. I am a Pastry Chef and a Serv Safe Instructor. I have led 18-21-year-old Soldiers and Airman into 5-star dining Completions and brought Gold and Silver Medals home. My passion is Pastry Art and teaching others. I became an entrepreneur in 2015. I started baking birthday cakes and wedding cakes in my home as another source of income; however, in 2019, my bakery took over my home, and my career took off, presenting me an option to teach cooking and baking techniques, and I loved it. So here I am, putting both together, starting a baking academy.

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Caitlin Sweeney

Caitlin is the founder of Pasta La Vista.

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Cory Boiko

At Didntrealize, our goal is to remove pressure points from your idea sharing process. Our goal is to offer a solution that provides long-term value in our user's various pursuits. We do this by offering a platform allowing our users to present their work before having their entire web presence completely figured out. We offer landing pages where users can start their journeys toward success, update as they go, and create new journeys that feed off previous successes. We help people share what they're passionate about without locking them into one of their many flourishing ideas.

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Erica Dye

Erica is the founder of ALGIVORE, a seaweed processing and wholesale center working to establish a global market for Alaska’s burgeoning kelp farming industry. As a lifelong Alaskan who has worked in places from Prudhoe Bay to Silicon Valley, she is familiar with our state's unique opportunities and challenges. While not collaborating with other pioneers on the scalable uses of this sustainable, regenerative resource, Erica is a passionate surfer and adventurer. She’s likely on dawn patrol chasing a glassy wave or penciling in her next ski session.

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Frank DeCecco

A veterinary clinical appointment multiplier; Telemedicine done right. DVM6 is a service available to veterinary clinics struggling with an overload of people seeking care for their pets. Both provider burnout and patients seeking care are at all-time highs. DVM6 is a solution to this crisis, combining the relief vet role with remote care.

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Joe Bredar

DoBid was created as a response to the growing power inequality in America. DoBid provides a secure platform for social change in which users pledge funds dependent on a certain change. This crowd-based lobbying model combines individuals leveraging power together to maximize a group’s pull.

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Carrie Jean & Stephen Shephard

Shuma LLC is an Anchorage-based hospitality company making Alaska accessible for startup founders and remote workers by providing fully-equipped short-term lodging and introductions into the community.

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Kelvin Goode

Kelvin Goode is an entrepreneur from Egegik, Alaska. He is of indigenous descent, descending from the Tarupiat, "the people" of Egegik. Salmon have always been the lifeblood of his ancestors and continue to be for him and his people. So, naturally, it makes sense that he would start a business focusing on salmon. He graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Project Management. He worked professionally as a mechanical engineer and project manager, though his passion lies in entrepreneurship.

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Marietta “Ed” Hall CFP®

Marietta “Ed” Hall CFP® is a financial advisor with over 30 years of experience in the field. While working full time, she became a caregiver and trustee for her aging parents and took on guardianship and conservatorship of another elderly relation. Some of her journey as part of the Sandwich Generation taking care of small children and seniors is documented in the film “Backing Out of Time.” She combined her depth of experience in financial planning with her intimate personal knowledge of caregiving and managing expenses in Alaska, the nation’s most expensive place to experience a long-term illness, to create the Financial Planning Guide to Long-Term Care. The initial iteration is a practical step-by-step workbook for family and friends to reduce the fear and confusion around navigating this system financially and not leaving loved ones impoverished. This will be followed by a web version of the workbook and a more detailed companion book.

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Stephen Grabacki

Alaska Deep Ocean LLC produces a suite of high-electrolyte rehydration beverages from the pure deep ocean waters of the Gulf of Alaska. Our products are all-natural, with no sugars, fake sugars, added chemicals, plus no salty taste! To be enjoyed by endurance athletes, fitness enthusiasts, sports teams, warfighters, and even hangover sufferers.

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Sunny Castillo

Ice Aged products are artisanally crafted in small batches using only local meats and high-quality spices. I believe sustainability starts at the local level, and supporting our local farmers is a high priority. Every Ice Aged Charcuterie product is made with intention, precision, patience, and attention to detail. I hope you find pleasure, comfort, and delight for the palate in these products. Savor the flavors of locally sourced meat cured on traditional and modern techniques.

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Suzan Cobb

Compression Ready Communities is an Alaska-based Non-Profit. Our Goal is to Educate Communities on High-Quality Compressions and Improve the Outcome of Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Compression Ready Communities is a movement that involves the implementation of an effective system of education for all members of a community so that everyone and anyone can be prepared to act in the event of a cardiac arrest. We believe strongly that effective education is the key to making a lasting impact and bringing about large-scale social change.

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Wanetta Ayers

Lymphahealth is a comprehensive health management and habit tracker to help those experiencing lymphatic disorders.

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Upstart Alpha Cohort 4

Cohort 4: Fall 2022 - Spring 2023

Margo Fliss

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